2026 Merida eSILEX+ vs 2027 Mondraker Dusty S
The Mondraker Dusty S size closest to your M is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Mondraker Dusty S
Compared with the Merida eSILEX+ in M, the Mondraker Dusty S in S places the top of the head tube 49 mm lower and 32 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −49 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −32 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −43 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, MMondraker Dusty S, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ M | Mondraker Dusty S S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 363 mm | −32 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 548 mm | −49 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 520 mm | −35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 433 mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1012 mm | −43 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 785 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 410 mm | −100 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 425 mm | +25 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 100 mm | −75 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 292 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Dusty S minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2026 Merida eSILEX+, 2027 Mondraker Dusty S.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEX+Mondraker Dusty S
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida eSILEX+600 | Mondraker Dusty SS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE II | Mondraker Dusty Stealth |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle | Shimano GRX RX822-SGS |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 Wide | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X30 Drive Unit | TQ HPR60 |
| Battery | Mahle ix2 237Wh | TQ HPR |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Reaver |
| Hub | Shimano TC500 | Mavic Infinity |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Onoff S3 GR 16º |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Onoff S3 0-R |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Chainring | not listed | e*thirteen Helix |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Allroad |
| Bar tape | not listed | Onoff HEX Bartape |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff IS52/IS52 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
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